Hollywood leftists are often quick to blame previous Republican administrations – most notably George W. Bush – for the ills currently plaguing America. For at least one actress, however, the true blame for one such issue lies with a president whose initial term began more than 35 years ago.

Long heralded as a heroic figure among American conservatives, Ronald Reagan became an object of ridicule for Susan Sarandon in a recent PBS interview. Sarandon appeared on Tavis Smiley to promote a documentary her son produced to share stories of homelessness.

When asked if the issue is still applicable in today’s America, Sarandon ventured off on a retrospective journey through the 1980s.